Pro Tips for Older Producers Working with Young Artist!

[@stevekirkby6570]

Good stuff Bolo - 65yo retired enginineer and educator here. I know this: I am not in the Unc zone but now in the Gramps zone :) But, when I had my studio I was in my 30's .... and then educating at Uni I went from late 30's to 60 (eek!) So much to learn from younger artists! That's the way to go - so it becomes a *two way street* of knowledge :) My vibe is probably way more contemporary at 65 (just making music for fun) than most of my similar aged peers. I have been blessed by music and the people I have met through the ages; music breaking the generational gap. Establishing mutual respect is the way to go. Sometimes a young green wine can be complimented by a mature cheese.

[@emptytombprod]

Thats beautiful man. Gives me hope for the music side of things over the next 20 years. Lord willing.

[@leathajacketassassin]

Definitely some 💎s in this video. If you're trying to get that work you gotta be willing to listen and learn.

[@velanche]

I'm actually closing in on 6-0, but just got into an audio engineering program while learning music production. I know that working with young ones won't be a matter of if, but when. I'd love to see a video from that perspective, but as it is this one is gold in term of knowledge, and to go in with a bit of humility and a willingness to let people and the process be. The creative process is definitely its own thing. I'm sure to watch this video again; thank you!

[@andremack1580]

I am part of the younger artist squad out here. I honestly listen to a lot of the music that came out when I was a baby but really try to be up to date when I’m making my beats!!

[@slawdah]

IF YOU ACT OLD YOU WILL BE OLD...IF YOU LOVE MUSIC THEIR IS NO AGE RANGE.

[@ayezklozed]

That's Dope!!, Real Talk!! We can learn from the young too.

[@MellyOmatic]

Good wisdom.

[@313onebrickz6]

Fosho

[@michaelwashington5479]

Facts

[@blessdatrack4masssoundprod773]

I agree facts dis a new age of rapping with these young artists. Artists and producer gotta be one but don't over step ur boundaries

[@rick6666g]

Videos on interface were great and informative

[@emptytombprod]

Hope your son is doing better bro. God bless you and the fam big bruddah 👊🏼🙏🏼☝🏼

[@BoloDaProducer]

He’s doing g much better! Thanks!!

[@forddreamsdofly546]

12:26 I’m baffled by this as well. Offbeat rap is a thing now

[@BoloDaProducer]

You and me both 😂

[@emptytombprod]

​@@BoloDaProducer😂😂 I will NEVER understand this approach.

[@thatailor_]

Unc (44) is the title I embrace when I am in the studio with these younger artists I am just me an the energy I carry the younger artists I just get it with them cause I have nieces an nephews all in the18-30 range and it makes them comfortable and inquisitive as to how I keep going with how much it has changed and respect what I think because they see that I have knowledge that they could never experience.. Blessed to be alive to see this rebirth of music

[@certifiedbeatz]

This is a life experience, not just music.. this happens in Corporate life also 💯

[@mr.bond2023]

Don’t put that unc label on me Bishop Bolo. 😂 I’m still in my priiiimme 😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LegenDarien313]

Look at Nas, he in his third prime

[@emptytombprod]

​@@LegenDarien313😅😅😅 true!!

[@davidpeaston8443]

Great music is great music. And great artist are great artist. Period. No matter the age. And not all of the music generated is great nor are all of the artist. You are what you create. Simple as that.

[@malibu3602]

Facts

[@davidchevalier4813]

This might be the most insightful video I have seen yet. As some who turned 50 earlier this year, Its nice to hear about how to be a teacher in the studio so concisely. Its a delicate balancing act to be sure, to impart your own life experience while simultaneously not stifling a younger artist''s creativity.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!

[@seesquadrecords]

Good stuff Bolo :)

[@yiqwaba3833]

I saw the people I worked with high guaranteed expectation of success but without telling but showing. But if they make it to a workshop I'll teach what I've known 150%, leaving the door open to take in knowledge. Good video Bolo.

[@GROOVYBEATS1357]

This is great info bro. Boloooooo...

[@emptytombprod]

I'm 37 and the first 30 seconds got me sweating 😓😅

[@soundsfromYYBY]

12:30 the off beat part!! yea i record alot of artist who like to rap off beat...this why any new artist i ask alot of questions to see what they want and looking for. then i build around that on the best way to get it out.

[@lg_414]

I think its a default as a artist, engineer or producer. You automatically go to what you know but when you start running a public recording studio the clients interest is always first. So no matter if its a off beat flow, EQing the bass to the stratosphere or making the mix very thin there is always a method to the madness. I always ask them to play a reference track, so you can get a better understanding of what their on.

[@showmecreationsmultimedia]

Hey Bolo I was wondering if you had any methods of meeting the younger artists w/o being a creep? Like best tips for networking and gaining their attention? Once again you nailed it with this subject.

[@BoloDaProducer]

I also have a video in that! Stay tuned!

[@showmecreationsmultimedia]

@@BoloDaProducer 🫡

[@emptytombprod]

2:42 we were riding horse and buggies to school 😂😂😂

[@beatsbydizzy8932]

I'm 62, not a problem for me I just love doing music, making beats to how you sound on the mic

[@loendz]

The best part is when the young cat ask how that sound and you didnt understand nothing he was rappin bout. lol

[@BoloDaProducer]

Lol

[@aedwards120]

😂

[@saucemoneybeatz1977]

they call me that too💯

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾💪🏾

[@JOhiyoM]

Back in the Grace Jones Era we was always Slaves to the Rhythm. Maybe like you was trying to say, It's a new day with them.😂

[@iamlorenasimon5442]

That is great advice ❤

[@j-wl4mm]

Quincy Jones working with Michael Jackson was a great example. They had about a 25/26 year age gap

[@najee2123]

I'm turning 28 on the 5th y'all got me over here sweating.... lmao

[@BoloDaProducer]

🤣🤣🤣 you good lil homie… you got a least 5 more years 💪🏾💪🏾

[@BeatChefMuzik]

Im in the Unc zone but these new youngins are on anutha level.

[@koraamis5568]

On the other hand, when being the younger person in the room (not a music studio), I listen, and think OK they must know something, but sometimes the older generations have a lot of obsolete knowledge that as brilliant as it might sound has no place anymore, and there is no way to explain them that. Can you make a video how to deal with stubborn old people who did not watch this video? I hope I will be able to grow old with an open mind, so I don't get grumpy and sad as people with closed minds.

[@soundsfromYYBY]

you said it..have a open mind dont mean you have to agree with it but its abt the approach

[@imayoshawnbeats]

I agree with all of this 💪🏾

[@corywilliams458]

Dope!

[@robertosantiagomp]

Yes it happened to me with the off beat and also drowning the vocals with instrumentation on purpose 😂it’s all good.

[@BoloDaProducer]

😂 💪🏾

[@skeetskeet4515]

Key and Peel transition: Don't tell'em sh!t! 😂

[@lbrtscutz1050]

BOLO...much love

[@joeford454]

Great video bolo,its funny the same thing happen to me,i was listening to a young brother tune,and i said to him,it would be a great track,but you need to sync up your vocals,because the vocals was going all over the place😂 but it turns out that the trend is to make music like the producer don't know how to synchronise the vocals tight to the beat😂 its mad times 😂

[@mylifeandhobby2716]

Mandatory pat down at the door 😂

[@emptytombprod]

😭😭🤣🤣

[@BoloDaProducer]

True!!!

[@rmoneyndis8073]

Are there any problems facing older people starting out producing at an older age?

[@gsmith11172]

Great video

[@jimmyquail1]

That's what they want... I agree.

[@jjbing3]

Sh*t, let me pull up a chair 🪑 because these lil dudes are nuts to me. 🤔

[@BoloDaProducer]

Some are 🤣🤣🤣

[@emptytombprod]

😂😂😂😂 facts!!!!

[@kphunkkspiracybeatz]

Good. Info bolo 💯

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks K Phunk!!

[@saucemoneybeatz1977]

💯Facts

[@CurserTV]

My goal is to learn how to produce other genres

[@johnfromberkeley]

Hey, wait,… You are a younger artist to me!

[@powderedtoastman3093]

I’m sick of waiting for MPC 3.0. Moving back to Ableton for good. Far superior interface and speed for production. Akai can shove it at this stage.

[@tthompson1]

I'm just seasoned thats all lol😅😅😅

[@BoloDaProducer]

True!!

[@VthatGuy1]

💎

[@JAYFULFILMZ]

12:50 lol I would of kicked young boy out 🤣🤣 na but they definitely know what their generation wants & we gotta respect that! 💯💪🏾

[@tgotdembeats]

Jus turnt 36 😅

[@tgotdembeats]

My bad just saw this.

[@FonkedUpProductions]

I'm unc status but I'm in tune

[@djeighty8421]

Naw…I’m not a unc yet 😭😭😭

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@TyCutta.]

💯💯💯💯

[@philipgilligan_art]

I am in gramps stage foo dis haha

[@slawdah]

ADLUTS MAKE CARTOONS FOR CHILDREN...SO DONT PUT YOURSELF IN A "OLD" BOX.

[@BoloDaProducer]

True!

[@GranFinale]

Yep. Younger people do NOT appreciate advice, knowledge & wisdom. Leave them be.

[@BoloDaProducer]

I would say there problems at any age level however I think biggest issue is keeping up with the times

[@GranFinale]

@@BoloDaProducer My comment was from personal experience. Try schooling a younger artist on publishing. They have little to no interest and quickly change the conversation.

[@koraamis5568]

Some people want to act as your parent figure even if you are older than them 🤣

[@bboymac84]

I’m cool with whatever but I work in a community center and I can’t have young kids swearing and the subject matter is about guns. Sorry Bolo I’m not about that with kids bro

[@BoloDaProducer]

In that situation… it’s much different.. I’m talking about like in regards of a regular studio situation

[@bboymac84]

@@BoloDaProducer that happens in studio sessions with teens. Even Jermain Dupree talks about kids rapping about gang life, sex and drugs that they don’t live. I’d rather have them talk about what they actually live instead of trying to repeat what they hear. This is not their life. They just think it sounds cool. They need a realty check…

[@Gymae]

Energy is youthfull. And mostly Young folk..... Carry a lazy energy of can't get up and go.

[@cashrainbowmusic]

How about 69 status? Just wondering.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Great Unc status!

[@streetlife20]

I prefer older artist around my age I admit it. I don’t even make musik catered to the younger generation smh

[@SluTubeTV]

Age don’t matter

[@Nighthawkclips]

Lo, just how you said let the kid be himself it’s important I be me myself as well. I’m a cook how I cook if you don’t like the food I’m serving go to another restaurant. That simple. With that being said, salute to all creators.🫵🏽💪🏾

[@2juiice]

😂😂 thank you Bolo for listening but also adding value to the artistry manye 🫡